Stephen Brooks Taylor
Pendleton, S.C. 29670
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Manufacturing Supervisor
Qualificatio
ns
Specialist in work and manpower planning and quality
improvement.
Experience in FDA protocol and inventory control software
development.
Background in hazardous materials storage, transportation,
disposal.
Professional PRODUCTION LEAD 2007 -
Experience Bausch and Lomb, Greenville, S.C. Present
Manage warehouse for $2 Billion dollar eye health
facility.
Responsible for first shift operations.
Administer operating budget, report to Operations
Manager.
Direct 35 warehouse-persons and 6 lead support
staff.
Responsible for $10 million inventory, 2,000 line
items, 850,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
Manage receiving, picking, packing, and shipping
of 150 orders daily.
Operate facility in compliance with OSHA, FDA, and
DOT standards.
Distribute heat treated materials, eye solutions,
vitamins, vision care accessories, and chemical
materials globally.
Serve clients in hospitals, laser eye facilities,
eye care physicians, and global retailers
Including Walmart, Costco, Sams Club, Grainger,
Meijers, Shopko
Major Projects
Established procedures for picking and packing in
the truck shipping area.
Developed and implemented production yields and
metrics per company goals and SOP's.
Conducted 5S training in effort to promote a
cleaner environment.
Developed and implemented quality improvement
program.
Redefined warehouse quality by utilizing a triple
check method and 99.4% quality goal was
administered.
Streamlined inventory identification and tracking
system.
Rezoned warehouse equipment to increase
operational efficiency.
Achievements
Increase overall productivity by 35% in one year
with new layout and production goals.
Reduced inventory discrepancies by 25% annually by
developing a reduced paper tracking system.
Reduced injury claims 40% by introducing better
ergonomics and implementing a revitalized safety
awareness program.
Consistently met 24-hour turnaround goal for 98.9%
of shipments.
Reduced damages by 20% by making all parts of the
supply chain more aware of the consumer and the
overall quality of our product.
Professional ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER 2004 -
Experience Energy Hardware LLC, Greer, S.C. Present
Manage warehouse for $20 million global fastener
distributor.
Responsible for first shift operations.
Administer operating budget, report to Operations
Manager.
Direct 15 warehouse-persons and 6 lead support
staff.
Responsible for $10 million inventory, 2,000 line
items, 150,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
Manage receiving, picking, packing, and shipping
of 150 orders daily.
Operate facility in compliance with OSHA, FDA, and
DOT standards.
Distribute heat treated materials, fasteners, bin
replenishments, kitting, and warehouse equipment.
Products and services include nuts, bolts,
washers, screws, heat treated pallets, CNC custom
fittings and gas turbine kits.
Serve clients in power, industrial, energy,
biotechnology, and water treatment industries.
Including GE Infrastructure, Carson Nut and Bolt,
and Vega Ltd.
Work with 25 manufacturers including Dayton Nut
and Bolt, Inc. and Superbolt, Inc.
Major Projects
Established procedures for hazardous material
storage and disposal.
Developed and implemented hazardous material stock
rotation plan.
Conducted hazardous material/safety training for
employees.
Developed and implemented performance and quality
improvement program.
Redefined warehouse positions, established hourly
production standards.
Streamlined inventory identification and tracking
system.
Introduced systematic analysis of daily
discrepancy reports.
Standardized receiving, stocking, checking, and
housekeeping procedures.
Achievements
Saved 10% in packing costs by recycling and using
alternative packing materials.
Reduced inventory discrepancies 45% annually by
developing tracking system.
Cut disposal of hazardous materials 50% by
implementing storage procedures.
Increased employee productivity 15% by
establishing production standards.
Reduced injury claims 40% by introducing safety
awareness program.
Consistently met 24-hour turnaround goal for 93%
of shipments.
Reduced breakage 80% by designing new product
packaging.
PRODUCTION LEAD 2000 -
2002
Kemet Electronics, Mauldin, S.C.
Involved in the carbonization/electrolyte tank
operation of this company.
Assisted in the training of 15 employees in the
production of anode capacitors, used in everyday
items such as: computers, planes, and
automobiles.
Started as a machine operator on the weekends and
was promoted within the first year to lead
trainer.
Education BS, Performing Arts Percussive Studies, Clemson 2004-2006
S.C. Dec. 2009
AS, Business Management, Greenville Technical
College, S.C.
BS, Business Management, Franklin University, O.H. Dec. 2010
Professional Completed courses/seminars in hazardous waste,
transportation, traffic, safety, employee
involvement, and leadership.
Complete 8 hour LEAN manufacturing course
AED, HAZMAT, Life support certified
2009 Employee of the Month for January, February,
March, and December.
Business Development Classes, Entrepreneurial
Leadership Seminar